A wonderfull place in north kerala
2007-04-04 03:31:53 · 3 answers · asked by don 2 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
BEKAL FORT is the largest fort in Kasargod District of Kerala, south India. The fort faces the Arabian Sea. One claim is that the fort was built by Sivappa Naik of the Ikkery dynasty of Kumbla in 17th century (between 1645 and 1660). Its also said that the fort was captured by Sivappa Nail from Kolathiri Rajas. Recent archeological exploration seems to support other claims, like the fort was an extension of the construction of the Vijayanagara empire.
Around 1763 the fort was occupied by Haider Ali of Mysore. In 1792 the region containing the fort was ceded to the British, and became the Malabar District of British India. There is an Anjaneya temple inside the fort and outside the fort one can see a grand mosque which was built by Tippu Sultan, son of Haider Ali.
Bekal Fort BeachTourism promotion activities are happening in the areas surrounding the fort now, under the Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC), which is an initiative by the Government of Kerala.
How to reach there
Nearest town is at Kanhangad, Kasargod - 8 km
Nearest airports
Mangalore - 50 km
Karipur International Airport - 180 km -
2007-04-04 06:58:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes one of the best preserved fort in kasargode district of North kerala . The song of the filim "Mumbai " was shooted here , so ,many have seen the beauty in that song .
2007-04-05 05:27:40 · answer #2 · answered by Nicky -N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit the following link for more details of Bekal Fort.
http://www.bekal.com/index.htm
2007-04-04 12:26:02 · answer #3 · answered by Zain 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋